Adding trim to your custom window treatments gives a finished appearance. When planning custom window coverings, there are two types of trim to consider—fringe or braid trim and ruffle or fabric band.
These products are purchased by the yard and applied by hand or using a straight sewing machine.
To calculate the amount of horizontal trim to order:
Note: For products that have a scalloped bottom, add 50% OR for a more accurate measurement, take the difference between the long and short points times the number of scallops. Then divide by 36” and add to your yardage.
To calculate the amount of vertical trim to order:
These trims are made from fabric supplied with your order.
Note: Plaids, stripes, and mini prints fabrics should be cut by repeat.
To calculate the amount of fabric to order for horizontal fabric trim:
Note: For products that have a scalloped bottom, add 50% OR for a more accurate measurement, take the difference between the long and short points times the number of scallops. Then divide by 54” and round up to the next whole cut. Add to your number of cuts before you multiply by your trim cut length.
To calculate the amount of vertical trim to order:
Pinch Pleat Pair: 100” x 80” with 4” ruffle on overlap and hem.
Note: Flat bands and covered cords should not have seams when used as vertical trim. The cut length for these trims should be the same as the cut length of the product. Figure four bands and eight flat cords out of one width of fabric. This allows us to apply them without seams.
Find running yards and convert as described above for fringe and braid. For ruffle or fabric band, running yards must be converted to fabric yards by dividing running yards by 54” and rounding up to the next whole cut. Then use the cut lengths supplied above.